What the Heck is That? Covert Beauty Gadgets

brThe saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” is especially true when it comes to the latest beauty tools—and we set out to find the most bizarre, yet useful gadgets and gizmos on the market. These five might look a little strange, but they’re certainly worth the odd glances and incessant questions they incite!

Beautyblender liner.designer

brIf you’ve dreamed of becoming an eyeliner expert, look no further than this small, but mighty application tool. Simply place the liner.designer on your lid—each edge produces a different design—and style away! From dramatic to subtle, applying eyeliner has never been simpler. Bonus points: it doubles as a mascara (and eyeshadow) guard to keep stray makeup at bay.

Shiffa Jade Facial Massage Roller

brJade has long been used in Chinese herbal medicine for its therapeutic and healing properties—and now, it’s becoming renowned for its anti-aging benefits, too. The coolness of the precious stone, when applied to the skin via this massage roller, is said to stimulate muscles and blood circulation to promote a more radiant appearance. Users rejoice in the roller’s ability to reduce puffiness around the eyes and praise its meditative effect.

Lilumia 2 Paris

brAny beauty guru knows how imperative clean makeup brushes are—and they’re also aware of how time-consuming the cleaning process can be. But, thanks to this compact appliance, which washes and rinses up to 12 brushes in 15 minutes, it’s effortlessly easy. All you have to do is load dirty brushes into the Lulimia, add water and cleanser, and voila! Grime- and product-free bristles await!

JeNu Plus Ultrasonic Infuser

brFor maximum absorption of skin-perfecting creams, lotions, and gels use this hand-held device that emits 365,000 pulses of ultrasonic energy per second to push more product into skin than a typical application by hand. According to user reviews, the Ultrasonic Infuser is particularly helpful in reducing the appearance of dark under-eye circles and crow’s feet.